The 13th Bangladesh National Film Awards, presented by Ministry of Information, Bangladesh to felicitate the best of Bangladeshi Cinema released in the year 1988. The ceremony took place in Dhaka in 1988 and awards were given by then President of Bangladesh. The National Film Awards are the only film awards given by the government itself. Every year, a national panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry, and the award ceremony is held in Dhaka. 1988 was the 13th National Film Awards.[1]

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President of Bangladesh
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The President of Bangladesh is the Head of State of Bangladesh. Since 1991, he is elected by Parliament, and thus represents the majority party of the legislature. In 1991, with the restoration of an elected government. The President is now a ceremonial post elected by the parliament. In 1996, Parliament passed new laws enhancing the Presidents executive authority, as laid down in the constitution, the President resides at the Bangabhaban Palace, which is his office and residence. The President is elected by the 300 parliamentarians in an open ballot and he continues to hold in office after his five-year term expires until a successor is elected to the presidency. The role of the president has changed three times since Bangladesh achieved independence in 1971. At the beginning of the Bangladesh war of independence in April 1971, Bangladesh Forces, after the oath ceremony was held at Meherpur, Kushtia, the government-in-exile set up its headquarters at 8 Theatre Road, in Kolkata, India. The first Bangladesh President to take oath of office was Syed Nazrul Islam with Tajuddin Ahmad as the first Prime Minister, after the war ended, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman became the Prime Minister with the election of the first parliament. It was reverted to parliamentary system in 1991 when Khaleda Zia became the first female prime minister of Bangladesh through parliamentary election. The President is the head of state, a ceremonial post elected by the parliament. However, the Presidents powers have been expanded during the tenure of a caretaker government. The officers of the government must be non-partisan and are given three months to complete their task. This transitional arrangement is an innovation that was pioneered by Bangladesh in its 1991 election, once elections have been held and a new government and Parliament are in place, the presidents powers and position revert to their largely ceremonial role. The Chief Adviser and other advisers to the government must be appointed within 15 days after the current Parliament expires. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the first President of Bangladesh and he was the founder of Bangladesh and remarked as the Father of the Bangladesh Nation. He headed the Awami League, served as the President from April 1971 to 1972, was the Prime Minister from 1972 and he is popularly referred to as Sheikh Mujib, and with the honorary title of Bangabandhu. His eldest daughter Sheikh Hasina Wajed is the present leader of the Awami League and he introduced the state policy of Bangladesh according to four basic principles, nationalism, secularism, democracy and socialism

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Dhaka
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Dhaka is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh. It is one of the worlds most populated cities, with a population of 17 million people in the Greater Dhaka Area and it is also the 3rd most densely populated city in the world. Located in a district and division, it lies along the east bank of the Buriganga River in the heart of the Bengal delta. The city is a microcosm of the country, with diverse religious. Dhaka is the economic, cultural and political center of Bangladesh and its name was romanized as Dacca until the current spelling was adopted in 1983. It is the largest city in the Bengal region and it is also a major city of South Asia and among the OIC states. The old city of Dhaka was the Mughal capital of Bengal, the citys name was Jahangir Nagar in the 17th century. It was a commercial center and the hub of the worldwide muslin. The city hosted two important caravansaries of the subcontinent, the Bara Katra and Choto Katra, located on the riverfront of the Buriganga, the Mughals decorated the city with well-laid out gardens, tombs, mosques, palaces and forts. Dhaka became known as the City of Mosques in Bengal and it was also described as the Venice of the East. The old city was home to various Eurasian merchant groups, at the height of its medieval glory, Dhaka was regarded as one of the wealthiest and most prosperous cities in the world. It was central to the economy of Mughal Bengal, which generated 50% of Mughal GDP, modern Dhaka developed from the late 20th century under the administration of East Pakistan. Between 1905 and 1912, it was the capital of British Eastern Bengal, in 1947, after the region became known as Pakistan, it became the administrative capital of the eastern wing of Pakistan. It was declared as the capital of Pakistan in 1962. In 1971, it became the capital of an independent Bangladesh, the city has endured periods of famine, war and natural calamities. It continues to confront challenges faced by growing metropolises in developing countries, including poverty, Dhaka is home to thousands of Bangladeshi businesses and the offices of many international corporations. The Dhaka Stock Exchange is one of the largest in South Asia in terms of trading volume and it hosts several major arts festivals, including the annual Ekushey Book Fair, the Dhaka Literature Festival and the biannual Dhaka Art Summit. The city has the largest number of cycle rickshaws and is known as the Rickshaw Capital of the World, Dhakas highly popular cuisine features distinctive biryanis, kebabs and bakarkhanis as a legacy of its rule by the Mughals and the Nawabs of Dhaka

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National Film Awards (Bangladesh)
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National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in Bangladesh. Established in 1975 by Government of Bangladesh and this is the only film awards given to the Government of Bangladesh. Every year, a panel appointed by the government selects the winning entry. Newly started the Lifetime Achievement, it was first initiated on the 2009, the Awards were first presented in 1975. Since 1975, The National Film Award is an event that took place annually through a host of colourful programs, dance. It is the highest award given for films in Bangladesh, no awards were given in 1981, because the jury board thought no film is competent enough to get an award. The government has announced National film awards for 4 years in 2008, the juries are appointed by the Bangladesh Film Censor Board, an important department under the Ministry of Information in Bangladesh. The Board members are from different walks of the society like Social Worker, Government officers, Educationist, Journalists, film maker, Film producer, Actor-Actress, the Board gives secretarial assistance and manage screening of films submitted for National Film Award. It is also responsible for screening of films examined by the Appellate Committee, every awardee gets a replica in addition to the cash money

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Abdullah al Mamun
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Abdullah Al Mamun was a Bangladeshi playwright, actor and filmmaker. Mamun was born on July 13,1942 in Jamalpur District and he completed his honors and masters in history from Dhaka University. Mamun wrote his first stage play, Niyotir Parihas, in 1950, subsequently, under the guidance of Muneir Chowdhury, he further developed his skills as a playwright, director and actor. He was associated with the then Pakistan Television, later renamed Bangladesh Television, Mamun wrote 25 dramas and seven novels, an autobiography Amar Ami and a travelogue Manhattan. His literature mostly depicts the lifestyle of Bangladesh. Ekhono Kritadas, Tomari, Amader Sontanera, Kokilara, Bibisab, Meraj Fakirer Maa and his another important drama was Doyeler Sansar based on the short story Doyeler Sansar written by Anirudha Alam broadcast by BTV. Mamun founded drama group Theatre and was an adviser to quarterly magazine Theatre, plays produced by Mamun include Songsoptok, Pathar Somoy, Jibon Chhobi and Baba. He made his debut as a filmmaker with Angikar in 1972 and earned critical acclaim for movies like Sareng Bou. His other acclaimed films include Ekhoni Somoy, Dui Jibon, Sokhi Tumi Kaar, Mamun served as deputy director general of BTV, director general of the National Institute of Mass Communication and director general of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. He won many awards including the prestigious Ekushey Padak, National Film Award, Mamun died on August 21,2008 in Dhaka. Abdullah Al Mamun at the Internet Movie Database

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Sabina Yasmin
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Sabina Yasmin is a Bangladeshi singer. She is one of the playback singers in Bengali movies. She has won 12 National Film Awards as Best Female Playback Singer in Bangladesh and she has recorded more than 1,500 songs for films and over 10,000 songs in total. In 2016, she was awarded the Firoza Begum Gold Medal, Yasmin has sung for films, radio, television and gramophone companies. She has been active in the Bangladeshi music industry since the 1970s, when Yasmin entered the film industry, her co-eval Shahnaz Rahmatullah was the number one singer. In 1970, the film Jibon Theke Neya was released and it contained the song Eki Sonar Aloy which elevated Yasmin as the leading singer. In 1971 Bangladesh was involved in a battle for independence against Pakistan, at this crisis, Yasmin sang some patriotic songs Sob Kota Janala, Swajan Harano Diner Samarane, Sei Railliner Dhare, Swadhinata Tumi etc. She garnered fame with the song Sudhu Gaan Geye Porichoy in 1972 film Abujh Mon and she sang Tumi Je Amar Kobita, Tumi Achho etc. duets with Mahmudunnabi. She received the first Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1975 for her songs in Sujon Sokhi and she received three consecutive National film awards, in 1978 for Golapi Ekhon Train E, in 1979 for Sundari, and in 1980 for Kosai. Veterans such as Ferdausi Rahman, Shahnaz Rahmatullah left playback singing and she sang numerous timeless hits for Yasmin including Koto Sadhonay Emon Bhagyo Mele, Shoto Jonomer Sadh, E Jibone Tumi Ogo Ele and many more. Her rising popularity dragged her to Indian cinema, in 1985, she sang Cherona Cherona G Haat and Jalpari with Kishore Kumar in the Indo-Bangladesh joint production Anyay Abichar which had music by R. D. Burman. Yasmin earned National Awards in 1991 for Danga and 1992 for Radha Krishna, in 1994, Kanak Chapa came to the music scene with the film Tomakei Chai. Yasmin sang many songs in the 1990s, by the year 2000, Kanak Chapa was already most sought after playback singer. Yet Yasmin got to sing numerous hit songs composed by music directors. She achieved National Film Award for her rendition of Tagore song Boroshar Prothom Dine in Dui Duari, in 2004, her song Preme Poreche Mon in wrong number topped the music top charts. She achieved her 12th and last National Film Award for Dui Noyoner Alo, Yasmin sang several hits in the 2010s also. She sang a duet with the winner of Channel I Sera Kontho, in these years she sang for new generation of actresses like Apu Biswas, Sahara, Racy etc. Her song Premiker Buk Jeno Sukher Nodi featured in top charts for many weeks, Yasmin shared a great on-screen rivalry with Runa Laila

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Meril Prothom Alo Awards
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Meril Prothom Alo Awards or Prothom Alo Awards is an annual Bangladeshi awards ceremony honouring cinematic achievements in Bangladeshi Film Industry. The awards are divided into two components, Viewers Choice and Critic Choice, the awards, first presented in 1998 and since then the awards are given every year at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center. The 17th Meril Prothom Alo Awards was held on 8 May 2015 at Bangabandhu International Conference Center, Meril Prothom Alo Awards receives the highest number of viewers among Bangladeshs Awards Ceremonies. Meril Prothom Alo Awards is Bangladeshs equivalent to Americas Academy Awards, Meril Prothom Alo Awards was first awarded in 1998. The awards ceremony was organised and held by Bangladeshs largest newspaper Daily Prothom Alo, after the construction of BICC in 2002, The awards ceremony was moved to a new location and in 2002, the awards ceremony for the first time was held in front of a large audiences. The awards include nominations in more than 30 categories and 2 honorary awards, the Meril Prothom Alo Awards committee, consists of several selected members votes on selecting the nominees for each award categories. All voters have to be certified by The Prothom Alo Corporation, after the nominees are shortlisted, the nominations are made available to public and they can vote for any of the nominees. The board members decides the nomination and winners of Critics Choice Awards, the Critics Choice Awards are given in 10 categories. The board, often consists of 8–10 members, special Awards Best TV Program The following is a listing of all Meril Prothom Alo Awards ceremonies since 1998. The awards have come under criticism from sections of the society for being held during a time of national crisis. National Film Awards Ifad Film Club Award Babisas Award Watch Meril Prothom-alo Taroka Awards online